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Quick Start Guide for Brand Administrators

A quick start guide for Brand Administrators in AXP — manage users, configure settings, set up integrations, and oversee operations across all locations.

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Summary: As a Brand Administrator in AXP (Alliants Experience Platform), you have full access to all locations and settings — use this guide for essential setup tasks including user management, department settings, integrations, message templates, and cross-location oversight.

Permissions Required: Roles required in AXP to perform this action are Brand Administrators, IT Managers, Operations Directors.

This quick start guide covers key administrative tasks for Brand Administrators — managing users, configuring settings, setting up integrations, and monitoring performance across all locations.

Your Access Level

  • Full access to all locations within your brand

  • Manage users and roles across every location

  • Access brand-level settings and configuration

  • Control integrations with external systems

  • Access cross-location reports and analytics

Step 1: Add and Manage Users

If your brand/property users log in using email address and password:

  1. Navigate to Settings > Users

  2. Click Add User

  3. Enter name, email, select Role (Converser, Location Admin, Marketer, etc.)

  4. Assign to appropriate Location(s)

  5. Click Save — they receive an email invitation

If you brand/property users log in via Single Sign On (SSO):

  1. Brand admins manage access via 3rd party provider, such as Google, or Azure Directory, etc.

  2. Brand admins can manage users' roles by navigating to Settings > Users

  3. Enter name, email, select Role (Converser, Location Admin, Marketer, etc.)

  4. Assign to appropriate Location(s)

  5. Click Save — Users will need to log out and back in to see updates

Step 2: Configure Location Settings

  • Location Details — Name, address, contact information, timezone, time format

  • Channels — View SMS, email, WhatsApp, in-app messaging, etc. per location

  • Departments — Set up Front Desk, Concierge, Housekeeping, etc. and the department's open hours, escalation rules, etc.

  • Business Hours — Define operating hours of a department for automated responses

  • Message Templates — Create brand-wide or location-specific templates

Step 3: Set Up Integrations

  • PMS Integration — Connect Opera Cloud, Mews, Protel, etc.

  • Payment Gateway — Configure Stripe or Adyen

  • Lock System — Connect door locks for digital keys

Navigate to Settings > Integrations to check connections.

Step 4: Monitor Operations

  • Conversation Metrics — Response times, resolution rates, volumes

  • Request Metrics — Fulfillment times, volumes by type and department

  • Guest Metrics — Profile counts, active guests, engagement rates

  • Cross-Location Comparison — Compare metrics across all locations

Common Questions

Can I manage all locations from a single view?

Yes, switch between locations using the Location Selector at the top, or view brand-wide data in Reports. Some settings offer a brand-level view for cross-location configuration.

What should I set up first?

Recommended order: (1) Users and roles, (2) Departments and routing, (3) Message templates, (4) Check communication channels, (5) Check PMS integration.

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